This bulletin supports medicines optimisation for preventing, identifying, and managing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in at-risk patients, with a particular focus on adults over 65 in community and care home settings. It covers the appropriate use of dipstick testing, urine culture, selfcare, referral, and antibiotic therapy for acute and recurrent UTI.
Prescribing information sheets on fosfomycin and pivmecillinam have been produced for those unfamiliar with these treatments. A clinician summary and educational presentation are included.
